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Cameras, Cameras And More Cameras…

It all began four days age when my life-partner Mary…who is currently still in CA attending to business…told me that her camera flash suddenly decided to stop working. She confirmed…no…she had not accidentally turned it off…yes…she was using fresh batteries. So, I guess it has really quit working.

Since she’s so busy with other matters…and I have lots of free time on my hands…she asked me if I would do some camera research for her online…and I happily said…sure.

As I started my research…I got to thinking about my own camera. It’s an Olympus Sytlus 800…8 megapixel…weather-resistant model which I bought when it came out in 2005 for 400+ dollars. It’s still in excellent condition…takes great pictures…but…has some limitations. Being six years old it is now considered obsolete in comparison to the cameras of today where six months is considered light-years.

Here’s a photo of my Olympus Stylus 800 Camera…

So…as part of my research…I also started looking for a replacement for myself. There are dozens of manufacturers and literally hundreds of models.

In the last four days…I’m almost cross-eyed from looking at hundreds of cameras and reading many lengthy camera reviews. Finally…I’ve reached my decision. It’s a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC 4X5V. It’s one heck of a camera with an impressive amount of features for only $189 from Amazon.

I’ll place my order with Amazon tomorrow after I drive the motorhome about 50 miles north to the Thousand Trails RV Resort at Mount Vernon, Washington…for my next three-week stay. Once I know my new space number at that campground…I’ll be able to place the order with Amazon.

If you are a techie-type and are interested in the technical details of this camera…simply enter Sony DSC 4X5V Camera reviews in your Internet search box and you find several reports. One the reviews indicated…”one good thing about our current economy is that camera prices have come down substantially”. I’m truly amazed what this camera does for such a low price.

In the meantime…Mary continues to wade through the multitude of information I have emailed to her. At this moment…she has yet to decide what she will buy. I’ve only made one recommendation to her…at the frequency with which she drops her camera,,,she should make sure her new camera has a metal case! 🙂

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